At first glance, comic book fans may feel a bit disappointed in Boston’s offerings. But like a lot of things in the Hub it’s all about knowing where to look. Newbury Comics sounds promising, and it’s a great store, but it doesn’t actually carry many comic books. But never fear! Here is a list of ten places for Bostonians to get a quick comic book fix.
1. New England Comics
Publisher of the popular Tick comic books, New England Comics stocks a wide range of new comics, back issues, graphic novels, action figures, statues, posters, videos, and DVDs. They have additional locations in Quincy, Allston, Brookline, Brockton, Malden, and Norwood.
14A Eliot St, Harvard Square, Cambridge
(617) 354-5352
2. Comicazi
Comicazi and its Arlington branch Comicazi II offer tens of thousands of comic books ranging from Archie to Spiderman, mainstream and obscure. They also carry graphic novels, collectibles, supplies, and more.
380 Highland Ave, Davis Square, Somerville
(617) 666-2664
3. Magic Dragon Comics
Magic Dragon Comics has a pretty sparse website, but this Arlington shop carries comic books, graphic novels, trading cards, gaming supplies, action figures, collectibles, memorabilia, and more.
307 Broadway, Arlington
(781) 643-3530
4. Comicopia
Comicopia’s proud motto is "Highbrow, lowbrow...and everything in between." The popular Boston store carries thousands of trade paperbacks, as well as a wide variety of comic books, card games, posters, T-shirts, and other related items.
464 Commonwealth Ave, Kenmore Square, Boston
(617) 266-4266
5. Million Year Picnic
This basement-level shop in Harvard Square is an area favorite that’s been around for about thirty years. Million Year Picnic stocks everything from the classic Marvel and DC selections to adult comics, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, independent works, T-shirts and more.
99 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge
(617) 492-6763
6. The Outer Limits
Opened in 1983, the Outer Limits is something of a Waltham institution, offering both new and gold and silver age comics, as well as trade paperbacks, graphic novels, toys, collectibles, lunch boxes, card games, sci-fi and vintage pop culture merchandise.
463 Moody St., Waltham
(781) 891-0444
7. The Comic Stop
The Comic Stop sells new and back issue comic books, graphic novels, action figures, and the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. The store also hosts a monthly Magic tournament.
134A Main Street, Watertown
(617) 926-3430
8. Rabbit Valley
This online comic shop based in Waltham specializes in comic books, fanzines, collectibles, artwork, and other materials targeted specifically at the Furry community. Rabbit Valley ® Comics publishes several small press titles, including Circles, about a group of gay Bostonians.(302) 444-9334
9. Webhead Enterprises
Established in 1989, Webhead Enterprises stocks more than 100,000 current and back issue comic books, including Golden Age and Silver Age, as well as paperback books, music, movies, collectibles, toys, and Magic: The Gathering cards. They also sanctioned Magic tournaments.
239 North Ave., Wakefield
(781) 246 1797
10. Harrison’s Comic and Collectibles, Ltd.
This Salem comic shop has walls and bins full of hundreds of comic book titles, including popular and independents, and Golden and Silver Age selections, as well as action figures, Manga, and statues. They also have branches in Danvers and Medford.
252 Essex Street, Salem
(978) 741-0786
